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I call people who interfere with your love life Frenemies. Ask yourself,jordan pas cher, do any of these descriptions sound familiar?
Step 1: Uncover Frenemies
Who do you spend the most time with socially? For each person journal about the following:
a) Are they single? Are they in a relationship? If so, do they generally describe it as loving or not?
b) Do you feel good hanging around them? How do you feel right after being with them?
c) Are they supportive of your self esteem and attractiveness?
d) What are their attitudes towards love, men or relationships in general?
e) How do they react when you are in a relationship?
First of all,ralph lauren, finding love is a challenge and, unfortunately, friends and family members can sometimes make it even tougher. When people in your inner circle become negative, pessimistic, competitive, jealous, or don’t show you appreciation and/or encouragement,ralph lauren, it inflames your own doubts and fears. If you are in a new love relationship,polo ralph lauren, these reactions can come on suddenly, or they may be familiar and ingrained parts of lifetime relationships that are so subtle you may not even be fully aware of them. In either case,christian louboutin, unsupportive reactions toward you and/or your boyfriend can pull you both back into being hopeless about love. In extreme cases, they can sabotage a growing relationship,franklin marshall, as Miranda did in the Sex & the City movie,outlet hogan! Negative reactions from people close to you can even stop you from getting out there and dating altogether.
Step 4: Ask Your Frenemies to Give You the Support You Need.
Be straight and honest. Tell them you want to have a positive outlook about love and you need them to be positive too. Most will respond. With the few who do not and continue being negative,franklin et marshall, move to a more distant, yet polite relationship with them. You have to protect yourself and your own hopeful outlook on love.
In the Sex & the City movie, Miranda functions as a friend-turned-Frenemy and helps derail her friend’s dream wedding. At a strategic point in the upcoming nuptials she opens her mouth and actually puts down the idea of marriage to the commitment-phobic groom! In this one act, Miranda puts a nail in the coffin of her best friend’s dream. We will not reveal how things do turn out,air jordan pas cher, in case you have not seen the movie. But there are lessons learned from this scene.
Often you are unconsciously encouraging your Frenemies to be negative by complaining to them about what is wrong with your love life. For three days,hogan, take a notebook and make a note of every time you complain to anyone. For the next three days complain to no one. Journal about how this feels.
Step 2: Stop Your Whining
These are typical reactions of friends-turned-Frenemies. Here are four steps to take in handling Frenemies and protecting your love life:
Anyone can make a mistake and can turn Frenemy on you, just like Miranda did in the SATC movie. But if this does happen, follow these steps, you will find that you can turn things back around so that you have a truly supportive posse. And by the way, if you and your wonderful posse would like to see if your dating patterns are more like Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte or Miranda,air jordan, take my free quiz at www.mydatingpatterns.com.
• A “best friend” who takes an instant dislike to a guy you really like
• A friend who insists that all the “good ones” are taken
• A sister/brother who reminds you of your past failures or the duds you’ve fallen for
• A dad who criticizes any guy you bring around
• A mom who clucks about how men would find you more attractive if you only lost those 10 pounds
• Your two closest friends who are no-shows at the first dinner party you are hosting with your number one guy
You can learn much more about this topic and how to create love that is just right for you in my new book, Love in 90 Days: The Essential Guide to Finding Your Own True Love. Pre-order it now from Amazon.com at a 20-25% discount. www.lovein90days.com
Step 3: Make a List of What You Need From Frenemies
For example,jordan, you may need your best friend to stop complaining about how awful men are. You may need your dad to tell you what he really likes about your new boyfriend.
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pop some of those ready-to-bake cinnamon rolls in the oven
After a few years of marriage,jordan pas cher, a lot of people find they don’t have anything to talk about but who left their toenails under the couch,air jordan, and what happened on Grey’s Anatomy. If you’re in a long-term relationship that’s lost its sizzle,ralph lauren, now’s the time to figure out how to get that sizzle back.
The key to revving up romance is to bring one new element to date night:
Change the Subject.
Instead of talking about the kids, what’s for dinner, or what happened on the Spam account, ask questions like you did when you were dating: What was your college essay about? What’s the most embarrassing thing that ever happened to you as a kid? Where’s the weirdest place you’ve ever gotten lucky?
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Change the Place.
Go to tango class rather than spending another Saturday night at Outback,franklin et marshall, or get freaky in the guest room (or even the back yard),air jordan pas cher, instead of the usual romp in your own bed.
Change what you Wear.
Forget jeans and dump the track suit. Get all dressed up for a big night out,polo ralph lauren, even if you just hit the local Denny’s. The act of spending time on your appearance in anticipation of your date will make you feel more romantic before you even get your pantyhose on.
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Change your Color.
Wear red,polo ralph lauren, and lots of hit. Dye your hair or slink out in something scarlet. Wearing red increases your heart rate (and his) and mimics attraction – just enough to kick-start a slow night.
Change your Scent.
A study at the University of Chicago showed men associate the scents of cinnamon and vanilla with love. When you’re looking to cook up a little romance,jordan, pop some of those ready-to-bake cinnamon rolls in the oven,franklin marshall, or wear a cinnamon-vanilla scented perfume. (We love the Man-Magnet Parfum Glacé) Trust me ladies,ralph lauren, it works like catnip for men.
To read more from Lisa on topics like this & others on love,hogan, cheating,christian louboutin, relationships or dating advice visit:
TV Dating Expert Lisa Daily is the bestselling author of two dating books Stop Getting Dumped!, How to Date Like a Grownup and Fifteen Minutes of Shame (a novel) and is seen everywhere from Entertainment Tonight to the HITCH movie DVD.
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If your children don't have any favorite books already
,air jordan2. Take time to find the best reading material.
At the bookstore or library,christian louboutin, allow your children to lead the way. Give them ample time to explore the sections that interest them. If they are drawn to comic books, strike a compromise. Let them pick out one comic book if they pick out another book with it as well. Guide them in their book choices based on what you learned about their interests. Make suggestions and see if you can encourage them to pick a wide variety of books,hogan, both nonfiction and fiction.
1. Really explore their interests.
Talk to your child's teacher about recommendations for books that would be particularly well-suited for your children and that might touch on current or future topics of classroom study. What authors have your children enjoyed in the past? If Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was a hit,outlet hogan, try James and the Giant Peach next.
6. Set a good example.
Reading parents produce reading children. You can't expect your child to take an interest in reading if you don't read yourself. Make it a habit to read the newspaper or take up a novel now and then. If you make reading a family affair, your child will be more likely to follow suit.
4. Engage your child in reading.
Build their comprehension skills by asking them about what they've read. Get their input on the material and you'll be able to build their understanding of what reading is all about.
5. Encourage reading in other parts of your child's life.
Reading books isn't the only way that your child can get experience in reading. You can play games that involve reading and spelling,polo ralph lauren, such as Scrabble or Balderdash. You can have them help you with day-to- day reading tasks,ralph lauren, such as cooking and reading labels at the store. Whatever ways you can add reading into your children's life will go a long way in their reading development.
3. Set family reading time.
Instead of sitting down in front of the TV every night after dinner,franklin et marshall, establish a family reading hour. Turn off the TV and the radio and help your child read. If they are older,jordan, listen to them read to you. As your child grows,polo ralph lauren, you'll look back fondly on this time that you shared together. Even as your children grow older, they really benefit from listening to stories read aloud. Reading together at the end of the day also provides you with a great opportunity to connect with your child at the end of a busy day.
If your children don't have any favorite books already,franklin marshall, talk to them about their interests. Your child's imagination might be piqued by a biography about someone in the news. Or you can ask each of your children to pick a favorite non-fiction subject. If your son loves spiders,jordan pas cher, put that at the top of your reading list. If your daughter is fascinated by jungle creatures, make that the focus of your library trips. Even if you end up finding books about their favorite television or movie characters, it's better than no reading at all.
Inspiring your child to read is one of the most important things that you can do as a parent. With a love of reading,ralph lauren, your child will have a critical tool for success.
Here are six tips to help get your children to tune out the television and tune into books.
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